Planting & CareBay or sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) is the leaf from a tree in the Laurel family. It s an evergreen that originated in the Mediterranean, where it grows to a height of 40 feet. Bay laurel is beautifully appointed with medium sized, glossy, green leaves. It is not winter hardy in areas that experience freezing weather.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temprature: 5°C (23°F)

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

Leaves may be harvested at any time but the best flavor can be had from larger, mature leaves.

Lay the leaves out to dry and crush them or use them whole but remove before eating.

The leaves are a common ingredient in the French seasoning packet, bouquet garni, which is wrapped in cheesecloth and steeped in soups and sauces.

Special Feature:Outdoors, it makes an interesting specimen for shady areas of the landscape including patios, herb gardens and woodland gardens. May be grown as a screen. Excellent houseplant.UseMedicinal use:

In general use a soil-based compost placed over a generous layer of drainage material such as earthenware crocks, pebbles or gravel. Water and feed regularly, especially while plants are bearing flowers and fruit, when a high-potash fertilizer is recommended.

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Using pebbles in a garden brings different colours and textures to the garden. Pebbles can also fill up otherwise empty space in the garden, leaving a visual that might be considered more interesting and aesthetic than simple dirt, soil or mulch.